Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.

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In Context

13Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Luke 13:23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

Revelation 17:14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:2-15

The Parable of the Marriage Feast. 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it,… Read the whole commentary →

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